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May 07 2026EDUCATION

Police Chief Switches Jobs to Help Train Future Officers

Many years in law enforcement gave one police chief plenty of experience. Now he’s taking that knowledge to a new role. Instead of patrolling streets, he’ll teach at a local community college. The college runs programs for students who want careers in public safety. The chief isn’t leaving policing

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May 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Bebe Rexha’s fresh start and a song that topped the charts

The singer Bebe Rexha once worked with a big label for over a decade, but early this year she chose a different path. After parting ways with Warner Records in January 2025, she released “New Religion” with Faithless and quickly saw the track hit number one on Billboard’s Dance charts. The moment fe

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May 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Yokohama Rubber Cuts Carbon Footprint by 2035

Yokohama Rubber Co. has set a clear plan to slash its greenhouse gas emissions by 2035, and the Science Based Targets initiative has officially approved these goals. The company will aim to cut Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than six‑thirds compared with its 2024 levels. These scopes cover th

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May 06 2026POLITICS

New Zealand Adds Citizenship Test for New Residents

Starting in 2027, people who want to become citizens of New Zealand will have to pass a new test. The exam will be held face‑to‑face and will contain 20 multiple‑choice questions written in English. Applicants must answer at least 15 correctly to qualify. The questions will cover a range of topics.

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May 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sherri Shepherd wraps up daytime TV with a star-packed goodbye

After just two years on air, a well-known daytime show is calling it quits. The program launched in 2022, taking over the spot once held by another popular talk show. Now, as the final episodes air this month, fans are getting one last batch of surprises. Instead of fading quietly, the series decide

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May 05 2026WEATHER

A Backyard Garden Faces Sudden Weather

The new garden at the KRDO news studio is already attracting attention. A meteorologist named Steve has planted peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and basil in the studio’s backyard. He wants to grow enough herbs for homemade salsa that reflects Colorado flavor. Steve started planting last week.

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Remembering a hometown sports hero: Mike Patterson's legacy

Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at

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May 05 2026CRIME

Why a chef’s testimony about a famous athlete could raise big questions

A personal chef told a court she was hit and choked by a well-known ex-NFL player during an argument at his home in late 2023. She said the fight started over a party invite she lost unexpectedly, which left her feeling hurt and angry. Their relationship had already been complicated—it began as onli

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May 04 2026CRIME

Two Men Injured in Port St. Lucie Vehicle Shooting

Port St. Lucie police responded to a shooting near a Walmart on Northwest St. Lucie West Boulevard late Saturday evening, finding two men with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. The victims were taken to different hospitals and are expected to recover, but their names have not yet been released. Autho

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May 04 2026CRIME

When bad days spiral out of control

Life can throw curveballs that feel impossible to handle. A North Carolina woman’s morning started with intense cramps so painful she described her uterus as if it were trying to escape her body. What followed was a chain of frustrating events that only made things worse. While grabbing essentials a

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